

28 Years in the Making
The Paradise Planets is the culmination of all my efforts over the past 28 years. When I was 15, I set out to make something of my music....


The Siren Games, similar to the Olympic Games
After reading a few reviewers compare The Siren Games in The Paradise Planets to the Hunger Games, I thought I would take a moment to...


World Building
Shaun Barrowes discusses world building for The Paradise Planets


Raving Reviews from New Readers!
The book has now been out for a month, and reviews are coming in from new readers. I'm extremely grateful to all of these readers who...


20 Minutes of Music
I have a routine before I start writing: 20 minutes of music. It's hard to carve this much time to just listening to music, but it...


Nemalís Birth Song
A Nemalís birth song is a song parents give their children at birth and teach it to their communities. When a new baby is born, the...


Slang & Vernacular of The Paradise Planets
With the book taking place over a hundred years in the future, I felt it was only natural that people would be using much different slang...


A New Vulnerable
I've written and showcased my music over and over for the past 25 years. I'm used to getting mixed feedback on my original work. ...


Our First Editorial Review
A 4.2 out of 5 from my first official editorial review. Not bad! I'll take it. See below for the full review on The Paradise Planets...


Editing the Audiobook
Some jobs you just can't outsource. For one, the audiobook has to sound exactly like I've been hearing it in my head. I envisioned this...